Ianto jumped as a loud crash reverberated through the hub. He hated storms. Absolutely, one hundred percent hated-. Another crash resounded and the lights in the dim kitchen flickered a little. Right now was NOT the time to be thinking about the huge storm that was currently harassing Cardiff, he had work to do, lots and lots of paperwork to-.
Which he would do as soon as he finished cowering under the table.
Taking a deep breath and straightening his tie, he grabbed the tray of coffee and prepared to act as though nothing was wrong.
Carefully walking over to Toshiko he placed hers next to her computer, earning him a grateful smile which he tentatively returned. Ever since the incident with the cannibals, he and Tosh had started becoming closer.
Tosh looked up again and noticed the look on his face when another boom of thunder shook the hub. "Ianto, are you alright? You look a bit pale."
Ianto put a hand on her shoulder and gave her a weak smile. "I'm fine Tosh. It's probably just lunch coming back up for revenge."
"Well Okay, but look out for yourself, I don't want you to get sick, Ianto. I care about you, you're a good friend."
"Thanks Tosh," Ianto said sincerely, bending down slightly to look into her eyes. "With all the problems with Lisa, I know I would have just given up like Suzie did if it weren't for you."
"Don't talk like that, Ianto. You are stronger than that."
"If you say so, Tosh." Ianto said, picking up the tray from the desk and walking over to Gwen, managing not to flinch when the thunder reverberated all thought the Hub.
"Thanks Ianto. I really needed a good pick-me up." Gwen said placing a hand on his shoulder in a one armed hug. He just laughed and crossed over to Owen's desk, not missing the look Gwen sent to Owen.
He couldn't believe that they thought that they were being secretive and that everyone else didn't realise. In fact, a few days after Gwen had joined, while eating Chinese; he and Tosh had made a bet about when the would get together. He won, because Tosh had thought that it would take a week longer than it had.
Passing the industrial strength coffee over to Owen, he made his way back, slowly keeping a look out for the elusive captain. As much as Ianto had tried to deny it to himself, he was beginning to realise that he loved Jack. Not liked LOVED.
But he shook his head stubbornly and continued to tell himself that Jack would never love him the same way. He had almost got back to his desk when a huge flash of lightning crossed the and with a sudden flair, the lights went out and the door right in front of him slammed shut with a CLANG!
Owen started swearing loudly and after a few minutes Tosh called out;
"Sorry guys, it appears that we'll be spending the night in the hub."
Ianto cursed softly to himself in welsh and managed to drop the mugs on the table before he passed out.